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Cool captains
People you actually want to hang out with
Local, licensed, and great company on the water
From $449
Fuel, ice and water included
No deposits, free cancellation 48 hours out
Aerial view of boats and swimmers at a Key West sandbar
from$449
Guests relaxing on a floating pool mat next to the Robalo
Cushioned lounge seating inside the Hurricane deck boat
A family walking out onto a Key West sandbar
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Private Sandbar Hopping in Key West

Your own boat, your own captain, and the best sandbars in the Keys. Wade the shallows at Jewfish Sandbar, wind through the mangrove trails of Mud Keys, and on the 4-hour trip head out to Snipe Point.

  • 3 or 4 hours
  • Private, 1 to 6 guests
  • Two boats to pick from
  • Fuel, ice and water included

★★★★★5.0 rated by 160+ guests

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Most Popular Guided Key West Boat Tour Packages

Aerial view of boats and swimmers at a Key West sandbar by the mangroves
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Group Size
1 to 6

Private Sandbar Hopping in Key West

A private boat, your own captain, and the best sandbars in Key West. Both of our boats run the same route, so you pick the boat that fits your party and your budget, and we take care of the rest.

The first sandbar is about 25 minutes from the marina, and it only gets better from there. We stay longer at the spots you love and cruise past the rest. Wade the shallows at Jewfish Sandbar, wind through the mangrove trails of Mud Keys, and on the 4-hour trip head further out to mingle with the locals at Snipe Point.

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Boca Grande Island Time & Snorkeling – hero
Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Up to 6

Boca Grande Island Time & Snorkeling

If you are looking for some beach time on a remote island far far away – this boat trip is for you. Stop on the way for sponge garden snorkeling in just 5 feet of water. At the Boca Grande destination, you’ll take a break from your phone as you will not have any service there. Walk down the beach and enjoy looking at the beautiful turquoise colors of the water surrounding you. If you will feel like exploring further – we will take you near the neighboring islands Woman Key and Ballast Key for some more breathtaking sights.

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$800
Two boats, one trip

Pick the boat that fits your crew

Same captain, same sandbars, same private trip. You choose how much boat you need.

Robalo bay boat anchored at a Key West sandbarBest value

Robalo Bay Boat

1 to 4 guests3 or 4 hours

A 21 ft bay boat with a shallow draft. Slips into the skinny water the big boats cannot reach.

$4493 hours · $549 for 4 hours
Hurricane deck boat anchored by the mangroves near Key WestPremium comfort

Hurricane Deck Boat

1 to 6 guests3 or 4 hours

A 27 ft deck boat, freshly refitted with new seating and decking. More room, more shade, more comfort.

$5993 hours · $699 for 4 hours
Why Key West Boat Trips

The premier private boat tour in Key West

Small boats, local captains, and the sandbars the tour buses never see.

Amazing Destinations

Jewfish Sandbar, Mud Keys, Snipe Point and Boca Grande. World-class water, a short boat ride away.

Experienced Captains

Licensed local captains who know every channel. You relax, we drive.

Super Fast Booking

Real-time availability and instant confirmation. Pick a day, pick a boat, done.

Affordable Rates

Private trips from $449 with fuel, ice and water included. No deposits, no surprises.

Where island dreams come true

Key West Boat Trip Destinations

Mud Keys

Mud Keys

This destination is only a short boat ride away. After just 30 minutes boat riding, we arrive at a mangrove maze made out of series of islands approximately 11 miles northeast of Key West. We will park our boat somewhere knee deep shallow, over a nice sandy bottom – so you can walk around and take pictures, swim or snorkel in turquoise water and sandbars.

Boca Grande

Boca Grande

Do you want to see some of Florida’s most beautiful beaches? If so, then the Key West National Wildlife Refuge Island is one stop that should not be missed. It has a gorgeous natural beach and is 15 miles west of Key West. On your way there, you may spot dolphins playing in the water! We can also stop at the sponge garden off one of the islands for some snorkeling.

Snipe Point

Snipe Point

The sandbar at Snipe Point is a popular destination for locals who spend their weekends boating. This island, often called “Snipes” – is extremely hard to find so boat rentals are unlikely to invade your space. You will be surrounded by locals and their families looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life on this gorgeous beach area. This destination is recommended on a 4hr trip.

Do the math

Boat Rental vs Key West Boat Trips

The shallow water around Key West is beautiful and unforgiving. Renting a boat looks cheaper on paper. Here is what you actually get.

Rent it yourself

Basic Boat Rental

$450half day, plus fuel

Average cost of a deck boat rental

  • Boating experience necessary
  • Plain, basic boat with a low HP motor
  • High risk of running aground in shallow water, and you pay for the damage
  • $1,000+ credit card hold for potential damages
  • Unlikely to find the pretty spots without local knowledge
  • You fill the cooler yourself
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Key West Boat Trips

$4493 hours, fuel included

Private boat, private captain, from $449

  • No boating experience needed
  • Well-kept premium boats built for these waters
  • Experienced captain at the wheel, zero risk of running aground
  • No security deposits or card holds
  • Guaranteed to reach the prettiest sandbars around
  • Cooler full of bottled water and sodas on ice, included
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

The Hurricane 27 ft deck boat does. It has a flushable marine toilet for liquids only, plus a fresh water rinse so you can rinse off the salt water. If a bathroom matters to your group, choose the Hurricane.
To some extent – yes. Sometimes we will have to because the weather isn’t always ideal and we want to stay in shallow, calm waters to keep the trip enjoyable.
No. Every trip is private to your group.
Absolutely. We have a portable Bluetooth speaker on board, so you can play your own music from your phone.
We have an iced cooler with bottled waters. You’re welcome to bring your own drinks, beers and snacks.
Not on one boat, unfortunately. Per our license the Hurricane carries up to 6 passengers and the Robalo up to 4, and each child counts as one, just like adults. For a bigger group, book both boats together: see Private Sandbar Trips for Large Groups.
Absolutely. Both of our boats go out together, side by side, so a group of up to 10 can share the day. Details on the Private Sandbar Trips for Large Groups page.
There is always a chance for that and we often do, however we can’t promise that you’ll see them because they swim around freely and do not hang out in the same place.
We do not. We are not a fishing charter, and we think our boats are just too pretty to have smelly fish guts all over them.
48hrs before the scheduled boat trip to get a full refund if you happen to change your plans. All our trips are weather permitting so we reserve the right to cancel your trip if we don’t think that conditions are safe – in this case you would get full refund also.
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